Removalists can calculate removal cost hourly or even in 15 minute increments. They may also require a lump sum as deposit to cover the cost of the complete job.

Quotes for home moving services usually include the assessment of the work to be completed (a few days before the start), packing and unpacking and transportation. You might be able to hire only their transportation services. Removers on average charge around $40- $60 per hour.

Types of removals

Moving House

Articles and furniture moved to your new home. There are a huge range of different features to each removal company.

Shipping and packing

You are sent packing materials and boxes which are then picked up and transported.

Storage Facilities

Useful if you have nowhere to store your belongings while moving into your new home. They will deliver your items to the address you specified.

Delivery and installation

Part of a full service removals package where just about everything is done for you.

How much does a typical move cost?

Removalists can calculate removals cost in an hour, half hour or 15 minute increments. Some removalists may also require a lump sum to cover the cost of the complete job.

A full service cost: move can cost between $550 to $12,000. Moving and storage containers can cost between $500 to $5,500 and just renting a van can cost upwards of $2,000.

The average cost of moving an apartment removal is around $240.

How much should movers cost per hour?

Self- employed removalists may charge between $20 and $30 per hour during standard hours. Weekend or overtime work can cost between $40 and $60 per hour if they are self-employed. A full service from a prestige removalist company can be up to $200 per hour for a local move.

What does a full service move cost?

There are three categories of full services move. Local (usually under 150 km), city (150km and more) and international. A basic local move (no additional moving services) will cost between $550 and $2,000 and a long distance move between $2,000 and $7,500. A packing service for a local move can be up to $30.

How much does it cost to move a three-bedroom house?

A local move for an average-sized three-bedroom house can take up to eight hours and cost between $1,300 and $2,000 depending on distance and number of items.